Cisco Will Go Higher On New Improved UPOE In 2013

By Stock Croc:Cisco (CSCO) is still managing to hold on to the number one position in the networking market. Huawei, a China-based competitor, has been edging its way into Cisco's market, however. Huawei is currently ranked number two in the world, lagging just behind Cisco.Huawei has also sowed its seed in the United States, with operations along the east and west coast. However, the current relationship between the U.S. Government and Huawei is a tenuous one. Because Huawei has close ties with the Chinese government and military, the United States wants to keep Huawei at arms length away from its nuclear weapons. I believe this could be damaging to Huawei's hopes of breaking into the U.S. market.More small time competitors have also appeared, eager to get a slice of the pie. However, Cisco has done an excellent job cleaning up after itself. Compared to companies like Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) and JuniperComplete Story »

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HELSINKI/PARIS: Nokia Oyj is in talks to buy smaller telecom equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent , a deal combining the industry's two weakest players that is backed by the French government but could pose challenges in cutting costs. In a joint announcement, the Finnish and French companies said they were in "advanced discussions" on a "full combination, which would take the form of a public exchange offer by Nokia for Alcatel-Lucent". The two, which have been seen as a possible combination for the last several years, cautioned that the discussions could still fall apart.

By Alex Jordon:Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) is one of the world's most innovative tech companies and is pioneering a faster more efficient internet called Ultra-Broadband Access. Based in Paris, France, the telecom company makes phone equipment and networking hardware.

By John Mylant: I believe most investors, even if they don't say so, always hope for the best looking at companies that have a bullish run. Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) was bullish for about three weeks until it topped out during beginning of 2013. People were optimistic - they were hoping the stock would keep running. This is especially true of those who owned the stock.

By Amal Singh:Telecom and networking complement each other in terms of products and services. The opportunity here is huge given the growth of data consumption, deployment of 4G networks, and build-out of data centers. According to Plunkett Research, the global telecom industry is expected to be worth $5 trillion in 2013 and further growth is expected going forward.

ByIAEResearch:The networking industry is taking a new shape at the moment, and most of the companies operating in the industry are trying to reengineer themselves. Software defined networking technology (SDN) is the future, and this technology will most probably provide the future growth for networking companies. This technology, however, is in its infancy at the moment. SDN has the potential to transform the industry, and decrease the use of fixed locations and hardware.

By The Archivist:It is nice to see that Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) is making some headway with lightRadio. This is the product I think will save it from oblivion. That might be a bit dramatic, but Alcatel-Lucent cannot continue on its current course. It needs to start digging itself out of the hole it's in.

By Global Value Investor:This article deals with two networking and service providers that I believe are undervalued and misunderstood by the market. When companies experience temporary challenges, investors usually rush for the door instead of picking up great companies on the cheap. The companies in this article are thought to have lost their competitive advantage as investors are overly influenced by earnings and cashflow volatility.